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Section 1: Common myths about stress

(1.1) Section 1: Common myths about stress

(1.2) Four common myths about stress

(1.3) Myth 1: Stress is normal

(1.4) Myth 2: Stress is caused by working too much

(1.5) Myth 3: Stress is cured by working less

(1.6) Myth 4: Stress is cured by working more

(1.7) Section 1: Recap

(1.8) Section 1: Summary

Section 2: How do our colleagues handle stress?

(2.1) Section 2: How do our colleagues handle stress?

(2.2) Dr Pete Snowden: A shared story

(2.3) Dr Pete Snowden: Early career

(2.4) Dr Pete Snowden: Mid-career

(2.5) Dr Pete Snowden: Late career

(2.6) Words of wisdom

(2.7) Personal strategies

(2.8) Reflection

(2.9) Section 2: Recap

(2.10) Section 2: Summary

Section 3: Developing a plan for your life

(3.1) Section 3: Developing a plan for your life

(3.2) Developing resilience

(3.3) Attributes of resilience

(3.4) Facilitating self-awareness

(3.5) Facilitating self-awareness: Checklists

(3.6) The Holmes-Rahe Social Readjustment Scale

(3.7) The Holmes-Rahe Social Readjustment Scale

(3.8) Reflection

(3.9) Clear goal-setting

(3.10) Development of meaningful relationships

(3.11) Attending and participating in professional meetings

(3.12) The importance of academic work

(3.13) The scheduling of regular physical activity

(3.14) Developing time and space for hobbies and recreation

(3.15) Taking time off

(3.16) Making family life a priority

(3.17) Section 3: Recap

(3.18) Section 3: Summary

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